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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Ricoh cameras cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh GR Digital III, which was introduced in July 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, GR Digital III is 9 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-07-27
  • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 28 mm f1.90 Prime Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 208g. 109 x 59 x 26 mm
  • Replaced Ricoh GR Digital II Compare

Ricoh GR Digital III was replaced by Ricoh GR Digital IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh GR Digital III
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Ricoh GR Digital III
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 28mm 112 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 1× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 3.0m 2.5m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Ricoh GR Digital III over Ricoh WG-6
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Weight
208 g vs 246 g 38 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.90 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
1.90 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
4.16µm2 vs 1.39µm2 199% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh GR Digital III has external dimensions of 109 x 59 x 26 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 1.02″) and weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III. Ricoh GR Digital III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh GR Digital III is significantly lighter (38g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR Digital III
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GR Digital III has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features GR engine III processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Ricoh GR Digital III's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and GR Digital III sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GR Digital III has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Ricoh GR Digital III features a 28 mm F1.9 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Ricoh WG-6's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Ricoh GR Digital III's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, GR Digital III's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 112mm longer reach than the Ricoh GR Digital III. However, with a max aperture of f1.90, Ricoh GR Digital III is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR Digital III
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR Digital III
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR Digital III
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR Digital III
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR Digital III for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GR Digital III for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.90
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR Digital III for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GR Digital III for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
208g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR Digital III for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Ricoh GR Digital III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #127 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #630 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh GR Digital III and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Ricoh GR Digital III
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-07-27
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F1.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
External Flash
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 640 x 480
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 208g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 109 x 59 x 26mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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